1. Reusable Packaging

2. Contents 1. Policy context for reusable packaging 2. Key factors affecting the performance of reusable packaging systems 3. Commercial benefits of the Carrierpac 4. Introduction of Longspac`s

3. Policy Drivers Defra Packaging Strategy, 2009 Responds to three strategic drivers for packaging policy: - Climate change agenda - Resource efficiency agenda - Consumer concerns Supports refillable and reusable packaging & use of concentrates Encourage packaging designed with re-usability, recyclability or recovery in mind – as a standard

4. Factors affecting the performance of reusable packaging Primary Factors Packaging price (single trip v reusable) Number of trips achievable for reusable packaging Impact on product damage rates (delivery and returns) Cycle time - pool size required for reusable packaging System complexity – (from Distribution Centre (DC) to home; or from multiple suppliers - to DC – to home etc.) Transportation distances and vehicle utilisation Requirement for QA inspection, cleaning and repair? Brand value – consumer impact on receipt of delivery

5. Factors affecting the performance of reusable packaging Other Environmental Factors Positive messaging opportunity at point of delivery Recycled material content in packaging Post-use material recycling / end of life waste management Standardisation – number of pack sizes Impact on storage format and storage volume (packed and awaiting packing) Incentives / penalties to encourage return for reuse

6. Carrierpac Kitchen worktop home delivery Averaging over 40 reuses per pack Protects product delivery AND returns Improved customer service and convenience (customer has no bulky packaging to dispose of)

7. Closing the loop with Carrierpac £2.35 million packaging and damage reduction savings since January 2008. 2897 tonnes corrugated packaging diverted from landfill.

8. Reusable packaging – Longspac To develop a reusable format for the transportation of long kitchen and bedroom products (known as longs) to replace single trip packaging Trial currently underway. This work is due to complete in 2010